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I'm not sure that Samuel and John Splan(e) were soldiers. I found their names on a list of Beckwith settlers and it was entitled:<br>1816-1822 Settlers Beckwith Township <br>Lanark County, Ontario, Canada <br>(Civilian Settlers who were eligible for Crown Land Patents/Grants) <br>Samuel came over from Ireland in Dec. 1821 on the ship Martha and John came from Ireland in Dec. 1822.<br>I looked up the land grant but wasn't able to get a copy at the time. I don't recall it saying anything about military service. I really must get back and get a copy.<br><br>I don't have a Thomas Splane born 1771. The oldest Thomas I have was born about 1800 in Ireland, son of Samuel.<br><br>I have never found the relationship between John and Samuel but I'm sure there was one - probably brothers. <br><br>I have also never found a relationship between the Beckwith Splans and the Toronto Gore family.<br><br>If you find anything I would love to hear from you again.<br><br>Nancy2010-08-04 13:44:34ZNancyStass50/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1.3.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan families in Ontario/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1.3/mb.ashx
Hi Nancy,<br><br>Are you still researching your Splan ancestors?<br>I assume they were military since they settled in Beckwith twp. did you ever get the Upper Canada Land Petitions for Samuel and John Splan? Do you know which regiment they were from?<br><br>There is a chance that Thomas Splane born 1771 was born in Jamaica of Timothy and Jane Splane. This would make sense if his father was a soldier.<br><br>The Splane in the Gore settled close to Captain Abraham Oldum, and a lot of ex-soldiers settled around him.<br><br>My interest is mostly in the Webb who married into the Splane, but there is a good chance they were also ex-soldiers.2010-07-14 15:04:43Zgpetrin169/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1.3/mb.ashxRe: new info on Jacob M. Splan/surnames.splan/3.1.1/mb.ashx
I just read your posting today. I did receive some information recentley from a Sue Spolan from Philadelphia and she got me in contact with Lena and her Mom, Natasha who live in Israel. They come down from Rebecca who was a sister to my grandfather. They gave me some of the same information you gave me, plus more. I am also in contact with Marina (Lena's sister) who lives near Chicago, and I hope to go meet her soon. I have the same pictures of Mordechai and his wife Rose that Lena has. Are you related too? What happened to Meichel? Did he stay in Russia or go to some other country? Please send me any info you have.2010-07-06 19:51:08Zkubotaman69/surnames.splan/3.1.1/mb.ashxRe: new info on Jacob M. Splan/surnames.splan/3.1/mb.ashx
I'm not sure if you have already found more info but I can at least guide you to someone that knows the information that you are seeking. Your grandfather indeed came from Elizabethgrad and his father before him was Mordechai Shpolanski. The other brothers that returned to Russia were Meichel and Pesach. Pesach had two sons and a daughter. One of the sons names was Aminidav Shpolyansky, who went on to become a famous poet and prose writer of the post Revolution era. He passed away in France in the 1950's.<br><br>feel free to contact me for more info.<br><br>All the best,<br>Marat Shpolyansky2010-05-03 07:21:16Zmaratspolan/surnames.splan/3.1/mb.ashxRe: re: splans from MI/surnames.splan/1.2.1/mb.ashx
my grandparents william james &amp; ruby louise splan had a farm in michigan's u.p. near dafter 'but lost it during the great depression and turned to the logging industry where gramma was camp cook &amp; grampa was a lumberjack.they had four children. edith was the oldest ,then,my mom,elda lorraine,then jim, and wayne allard,all deceased now. my mom had three children,william james( born 9-4-45) deceased,larry lee(4-27-48) still here, and leota louise(4-29-55)still here. larry lives in canyon lake texas, lee lives in garden city, michigan. the splans had moved from the sault saint marie,mich. area to the the south rockwood,mich. area south of detroit in the '40's. larry has 2 sons (sean eric of leander'tx. and christopher todd of bryan,tx) 2010-04-07 02:32:56Zlboze1/surnames.splan/1.2.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan and Splane/surnames.splan/8.3/mb.ashx
Steve - Please check out the new message I posted on this board. I couldn't send you an email because you profile is private. Nancy2009-08-11 12:41:30ZNancyStass50/surnames.splan/8.3/mb.ashxSplan/Bryan family bible/surnames.splan/9/mb.ashx
I received an email from Pam Lavoie - <a href="mailto://lavoie@nrtco.net">lavoie@nrtco.net</a> <br>and I am posting it here in case anyone is interested - <br><br>"I have picked up an old (1873) Family Bible that must have belonged to Francis and William Bryan in Pembroke, Ontario. It lists their children (Mary Ann, Evangeline Gertrude, Elizabeth Ellen Jane and James William) plus their spouses, birth dates and dates of death. There are also 2 photos in the Bible of unknown persons.<br>If you are interested in it or know anyone who is we would like to sell it but thought some family descendant should be given first chance. I can send you some photos if you like." Pam<br>2009-08-11 12:39:27ZNancyStass50/surnames.splan/9/mb.ashxRe: Splan and Splane/surnames.splan/8.2/mb.ashx
I am not sure about the Splane, but Mary and John Webb were probably related to Christopher Webb who died 1838 in the Gore, and his widow Ann Beamish Webb remarried Adam Hodgins and moved to Biddulph township with many of her children in mid-1840s. The Beamish, Webb and Splane were related in Ireland, and in the baptism records of St.John Anglican in Castlemore, they are sponsors of each other's children. I have trancriptions.<br><br>Isn't Goderich and Biddulph both in Huron county in 1840s.<br><br>By the way, i think that Mary Webb is Christopher's daughter. He married in 1817 in Ireland. I believe that John is Christopher's younger brother.2009-05-16 22:49:12Zgpetrin169/surnames.splan/8.2/mb.ashxRe: Splan families in Ontario/surnames.splan/7.1.1.4/mb.ashx
<br>I came accross your query while researching the Beamish in Toronto Gore, Peel County, Ontario. I have a Richard Beamish and his wife Sarah Swanton sharing land with Christopher and Ann Webb in 1837 in Toronto Gore concession 8, lot 12, not far from Castlemore. They are both listed on the same concession in the 1837 Home directory. when I searched the land records at the Ontario Archives, I found out that the lot was clergy land and it was owned by Ann Webb, widow and she sold it in 1844.<br><br>I suspect the Webb, Splan and Beamish might be related. They are from Dunmanwy, close to Bandon. the Beamish came in 1831, spent some time in Toront as laborer and moved to Toronto Gore.<br><br>do you know the lot number where your Splan ancestor settled in the Gore?<br><br>I am interested in anubody who could have been part of the same migration in 1831.<br><br>How do you know that the Webb are from Dunmanway? 2009-05-03 04:50:47Zgpetrin169/surnames.splan/7.1.1.4/mb.ashxRe: splan and Webb connection/surnames.splan/7.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx
Hi:<br>Ancestry sent me notification of your message on the Splan board. I am descended from Samuel Splan who lived near Smiths Falls and then in the Goderich area. I think you really wanted to talk to Steve Brown who wrote a couple of messages near the top of this thread - posted by anonymous. He is descended from the Toronto Gore Splans. I have never been able to find a link between the two families but please let me know if you do. <br>Good luck with your search. <br>Nancy2009-04-28 13:07:04ZNancyStass50/surnames.splan/7.1.1.2.1/mb.ashxsplan and Webb connection/surnames.splan/7.1.1.3/mb.ashx
<br>I came accross your query while researching the Beamish in Toronto Gore, Peel County, Ontario. I have a Richard Beamish and his wife Sarah Swanton sharing land with Christopher and Ann Webb in 1837 in Toronto Gore concession 8, lot 12, not far from Castlemore. They are both listed on the same concession in the 1837 Home directory. when I searched the land records at the Ontario Archives, I found out that the lot was clergy land and it was owned by Ann Webb, widow and she sold it in 1844.<br><br>I suspect the Webb, Splan and Beamish might be related. They are from Dunmanwy, close to Bandon. the Beamish came in 1831, spent some time in Toront as laborer and moved to Toronto Gore.<br><br>do you know the lot number where your Splan ancestor settled in the Gore?<br><br>I am interested in anubody who could have been part of the same migration in 1831.<br><br>2009-04-28 12:51:31Zgpetrin169/surnames.splan/7.1.1.3/mb.ashxsplan and Webb connection/surnames.splan/7.1.1.2/mb.ashx
<br>I came accross your query while researching the Beamish in Toronto Gore, Peel County, Ontario. I have a Richard Beamish and his wife Sarah Swanton sharing land with Christopher and Ann Webb in 1837 in Toronto Gore concession 8, lot 12, not far from Castlemore. They are both listed on the same concession in the 1837 Home directory. when I searched the land records at the Ontario Archives, I found out that the lot was clergy land and it was owned by Ann Webb, widow and she sold it in 1844.<br><br>I suspect the Webb, Splan and Beamish might be related. They are from Dunmanwy, close to Bandon. the Beamish came in 1831, spent some time in Toront as laborer and moved to Toronto Gore.<br><br>do you know the lot number where your Splan ancestor settled in the Gore?<br><br>I am interested in anubody who could have been part of the same migration in 1831.<br><br>2009-04-28 12:44:43Zgpetrin169/surnames.splan/7.1.1.2/mb.ashxRe: Splan families in Ontario/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Hello,<br> Iam trying to get info on my gran aunt Frances splaine born in co. cork ireland 1887 lived at 326st.george toronto , married aurthur green born liverpool england 1892 lived at 432 jarvis street toronto. i have marriage cert for 30/8/1919 his parentr were edgar green and mary lunt, her parents were edward splaine and annie kirwin. any help or advice greatlfully accepted2008-11-06 15:48:04Zancaman2002/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan families in Ontario/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx
You can email me at maermaid at gmail dot com, and I use genesaplenty at gmail dot com for genealogy as well. I haven't been very good at keeping up with my emails lately (although maermaid gets checked more than others) as Bizzy R Us, but I will get there. I am shocked at how long it has been since I checked this account. <br><br>For any other people researching SPLAN in Ontario and Michigan, please contact me at one of the above email addresses.<br><br>Maer2008-08-23 17:17:27ZMaerM/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan families in Ontario/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx
Hi Maer:<br>Glad to see you are still kicking. We all get moments like these (why is it always so obvious right AFTER we click the send button?). Is your email address still the same? I tried to send you an email through ancestry but it wouldn't let me. Mine hasn't changed.<br>Nancy2008-03-28 10:40:44ZNancyStass50/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan families in Ontario/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx
Sorry, clearly I am delusional. I have no John SPLAN as first son to Sam. I think I was looking at John's file. We have a Thomas, William, and Elizabeth as 3 of Sam's children. Thomas being my interest as his son John SPLAN married my great great grandaunt Lucy BATTEN. 2008-03-27 23:05:40ZMaerM/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1.2/mb.ashxRe: Splan families in Ontario/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Hi Nancy :) and Steve,<br>Note that both Sam and Thomas had firstborn sons named John. Not that John isn't given to nearly every Tom, Dick, or Harry, but here could be a naming pattern. Do their first or second born daughters share a name (I forgot to look)? We also have someone from Smiths Falls area who dropped a Robert SPLAN in Lambton Cty (where one of Sam's grandsons settled after moving away from Goderich) - I'm going from old memory on that one. We should be looking into Irish resources, maybe?<br><br>Maer2008-03-27 22:56:09ZMaerM/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan and Splane/surnames.splan/8.1/mb.ashx
There are many John Splan's born in Cork,but lived in Wales,Gloucester,and Devon,also many of their decendents still live there.These from the 1700,s.<br>Splan I have found,can have many spelling,s from census to census also birth and marriage.<br>Splan,Splann,Splane,Spland,Spilane,Spillane ect.<br>Sometimes this is corrected on the next census but sometimes becomes permanent2008-02-11 19:35:10Zdennismelvin1/surnames.splan/8.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Mary's Home for Children in Chicago, 1930/surnames.splan/6.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Thanks, John, for all the messages and info. Lorraine called me tonight and I was gone, but she left a message and I called back and we got to talk for awhile. My husband, Doug and I are planning to go over to Bloomingdale, IL. sometime next week to meet and talk and go over a whole bunch of pictures I have that my Mom had in a large box. I will keep in touch with you on your regular e-mail in the future. Thanks again, Carole2007-09-16 02:22:13ZCaroleMiller64/surnames.splan/6.2.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Mary's Home for Children in Chicago, 1930/surnames.splan/6.2.1.1/mb.ashx
Lorraine lives in Tampa, Florida but is visiting her son in Chicago until Sept. 26. She would love to talk to you and fill you in on what she knows about the family. She was a flower girl at your mothers wedding. Her cell phone is 813-732-2340. Please keep in touch. My email is <a href="mailto://jwdavis63011@earthlink.net">jwdavis63011@earthlink.net</a><br>John2007-09-15 20:39:04Zjwdavis63011/surnames.splan/6.2.1.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Mary's Home for Children in Chicago, 1930/surnames.splan/6.2.2/mb.ashx
Dear John,<br> I think the reason I didn't get your message until yesterday, Sept. 14th is because when I first posted the inquirey about the orphange, etc. I used CaroleMiller 56 and now I am using CaroleMiller 64. I don't know why I changed the numbers, but at least I got your messages. Carole2007-09-15 19:22:35ZCaroleMiller64/surnames.splan/6.2.2/mb.ashxRe: St. Mary's Home for Children in Chicago, 1930/surnames.splan/6.2.1/mb.ashx
Dear John,<br> Thanks for writing back. Lawrence Splan died in the 1960s. I went out to dinner with him once around 1959 when I was living in Chicago. I met his son Robert in 1959 and he is in his 70s now and lives near Chicago. I e-mail back and forth with him and see him when I go to Chicago. Another brother, Arthur, died in 1961 and had a daughter, Rosemary, who was born in 1940 (the same yr. I was born). Rosemary died last yr. from cancer. There was also a sister, Gertrude Regina, who was older (born 1892) than Edwin and she died in 1916 from an abcessed tooth. She was married to a Dr. Cunningham who had his practice in Davis, IL. There was also another brother, Edgar, who was born in 1908 and died in 1911 from diabetes. My mother, Viola, died from cancer in Jan. 1954 in Dallas, Tx. when I was 13 and my dad died from a heart attack a year later in 1955. My grandparents were all dead before I was born. I would like to talk to Lorraine on the phone if possible or else write her a letter and she could write me back. Our grandfather, Jacob Splan was from Elizabethgrad, Russia and came to the U.S. in 1882 at the age of 16 with 2 of his brothers. He was the only one to stay in the U.S. He changed his name from Abram Spolansky to Jacob M. Splan. They were Jewish and fled the pogroms that were taking place in Russia. Please write back and let me know if Lorraine will talk to me. Thank you so much. Carole Miller 2007-09-15 19:14:39ZCaroleMiller64/surnames.splan/6.2.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Mary's Home for Children in Chicago, 1930/surnames.splan/6.2/mb.ashx
Carole,<br>Sorry to be so late in replying but I believe my mother-in-law is the one you are seeking. Her father's name was Edwin Clifford Splan, his brother was Lawrence and his sister was Viola. She stood up at Viola's wedding when she was 5. Her grandfather was Jacob and grandmother was Ernestine. She was in St. Mary's for about 2 years and is currently 85 and in good health. Since she doesn't have a computer let me know and I will pass along the information that you need.<br>John2007-09-10 20:20:27Zjwdavis63011/surnames.splan/6.2/mb.ashxSplan and Splane/surnames.splan/8/mb.ashx
Hi Nancy,<br><br>Seems to me its a good possibility that Thomas and Samuel could be brothers. Thomas has a "fluid" birthday, different on census and headstone, but that John Splane in Beckwith sounds interesting. <br><br>Did he stay in Beckwith long or move on?<br><br>The dates I have are John Splan (1802 - 1886) married 1845 to Mary Webb (1826 - 1903). Her (presumed) brother John Webb (1799 - 1884) married 1834 Elizabeth Splan (1803 - 1890). They are buried in adjoining plots at St. John's, Castlemore.<br><br>Now I wonder if our John (born 1802) could have patented land in Beckwith in the early 1820s? I'll try and check the Patents, etc. at the Provincial Archives for clues.<br><br>I'm sure there is a connection just because of the rarity of Splan / Splaine as a name, even in Ireland. <br><br>I guess if we could find some of the appropriate registers in Cork, we find a connection.<br><br>As they say, "more research required" but there are certainly a lot coincidences that keep it intriguing.<br><br>I'll keep you posted<br><br>Steve2006-07-03 00:50:00Z/surnames.splan/8/mb.ashxRe: Splan families in Ontario/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Hi Steve,<br>As far as I know Samuel Splan and family came from Cork County, Ireland in 1821. Samuel was born about 1782.<br>He settled on SW half of lot 4, con 3, Beckwith twp.<br>The NE half of the lot was settled by John Splane. According to later census John was born about 1810, too young to have received land in 1821. I think there must be a relationship there.<br><br>I looked up a good deal of information on the Toronto Gore Splans but I never found Thomas, father of John.<br><br>Do you think that Thomas (b1771) and Samuel (b1782) could be brothers?<br><br>Nancy2006-07-02 16:04:09ZNancyStass50/surnames.splan/7.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan families in Ontario/surnames.splan/7.1.1/mb.ashx
Hi Nancy,<br>To the best of my knowledge, the Toronto Gore Splans came from West Cork in Ireland, around the Bandon area. There are still a couple of Splan or Splaine families there.<br><br>John Splan was my great great grandfather, son of Thomas Splan, and they emigrated in the early 1830s I think. They were in York in the early 30's and in Toronto Gore, Peel County in the 1840s.<br><br>John Splan and Mary Webb his wife, and Thomas Splan his father are buried in the same plot at St. John's Anglican Church, Castlemore (now in the City of Brampton). Also there are John Webb and his wife Elizabeth Splan. The Webbs came from Dunmanway in Cork, not far from Bandon, either.<br><br>The Toronto Gore Splans have "daughtered out" - no one of the name left that I know of, but there are several Bryan descendants from two of John Splan's daughters, and some of Elizabeth Splan Webb's famliy too. The Bryans were also from Cork originally.<br><br>It was the coincidence of so many Christian names that made we wonder about a connection. We've got everything except "Samuel."<br><br>I'll keep poking away at it and see if we can find a link. It isn't that common a surname!<br><br>Cheers,<br><br>Steve Brown2006-07-02 05:13:41Z/surnames.splan/7.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan families in Ontario/surnames.splan/7.1/mb.ashx
Thomas Splan (Goderich) was my great-great-grandfather. I too thought there might be a connection to the Splans from Toronto area. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find one. Thomas was son of Samuel Splan, born Ireland. They emigrated to the Smith Falls area and then moved on to Goderich. I do believe that many of the Splane's in the Lanark/Renfrew area are related.<br>Where did the Toronto Splans originate?<br><br>Nancy2006-07-01 17:56:38ZNancyStass50/surnames.splan/7.1/mb.ashxSplan families in Ontario/surnames.splan/7/mb.ashx
Are the Goderich Splan family related to the Splan family in Toronto Gore? The names are familiar and the dates of birth would suggest they could be cousins. John Splan (1802 - 1886) married Mary Webb (1824 - 1903) and settled in Toronto Gore. They and many of their family are buried at St. John's Anglican churchyard at Castlemore. Their children included Mary Keyes, Frances Bryan, Thomas Splan, William Splan, James Splan, Ann Bryan, Jane Hunter, John Splan, Elizabeth Craven. There is a burial for Thomas Splan, age 91, who died in 1862 (John's father?) There is also John's sister Elizabeth Splan (1803 - 1890) who married John Webb (1799-1864).2006-06-10 18:00:01Z/surnames.splan/7/mb.ashxRe: St. Mary's Home for Children in Chicago, 1930/surnames.splan/6.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Oh yeah that would be a very different Splan, wouldn't it? *smile* Thanks for replying. Best of luck finding your family....<br>Ummm...Something is jogging my memory. <br>There is a researcher in Chicago who is extremely reasonable as far as price goes. This is her website: <a href="http://www.chicagogenealogy.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chicagogenealogy.com/</a><br>Her name is Cynthia Richardson. Lovely woman. She worked very hard for me. Give her a try.<br><br>Maer2005-04-05 15:16:56Z/surnames.splan/6.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Mary's Home for Children in Chicago, 1930/surnames.splan/6.1.1/mb.ashx
My mother was a Splan. Her name was Viola Irene Splan and she had an older brother named Clifford Edwin Splan who was the father of Lorraine Splan. These Splans did not come from Ireland, like many of the Splans did. My grandfather, Jacob M. Splan, came from Elizabethgrad, Russia to the U.S. in 1882. He was Jewish and the original name was something like Spolansky and he changed it to Splan. I don't think I am related to your Splan's.2005-04-05 02:06:51Z/surnames.splan/6.1.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Mary's Home for Children in Chicago, 1930/surnames.splan/6.1/mb.ashx
Hi <br>I think I may know a bit about Lorraine Splan... Something isn't fitting right for me, though. How would she be related to you?<br><br>I am realted to a Lucy Batten who married John Splan in Ontario. One of their sons, Albert, may be the Albert Splan who had a daughter with a woman in Cook Cty Illinois. BUT the Lorraine part may not be it. I have lost contact with my files because my computer took a swan dive, but I'd be really interested to know where you fit in. Please contact me. <br>maer9 at yahoo dot ca2005-04-04 23:29:54ZMaerM/surnames.splan/6.1/mb.ashxSt. Mary's Home for Children in Chicago, 1930/surnames.splan/6/mb.ashx
Does anyone know how I might get the records from St. Mary's Home for Children that was located at 2822 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago? I found a Lorraine G. Splan on the 1930 census living there. She may be my cousin. She was 7 yrs. old in 1930, so would be in her 80s if she were still alive today.2005-01-23 21:59:31Z/surnames.splan/6/mb.ashxLorraine Splan born in Chicago around 1923/surnames.splan/2.1/mb.ashx
I found a Lorraine G. Splan on the 1930 census living at St. Mary's Home for Children at 2822 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago, IL. Is there any way I can find out more information about her? Someone said that Catholic Charities might have info from the catholic orphanges. I had an uncle, Edwin Splan who worked for the post office in Chicago. I think he may have died around 1930. His wife was Ilene or Irene and they had a daughter, Lorraine.2005-01-23 21:52:52Z/surnames.splan/2.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1.2.2.1/mb.ashx
Thanks for the information. I have received an email from Nancy. She provided alot of information for me, almost all of it was unknown to me, so thanks very much for your help.<br>Gary2004-11-19 21:56:49Z/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1.2.2.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1/mb.ashx
Hi:<br>My Frances was born about 1842 (give or take a little). She was married to John Harrison of Goderich Twp. Glad to trade whatever info I have.<br><br>Nancy2004-11-17 02:55:51ZNancyStass45/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx
Hi Gary:<br><br>Nice to hear from you. Esther was sister to my greatgrandmother, Frances. I have done quite a bit of research in the past year and would be glad to share it. I don't have much on the McGregors so perhaps we can trade.<br><br>Nancy2004-11-17 02:55:51ZNancyStass45/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1.2.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx
Nancy<br>I would very much like to share information with you. Can you email me direct? <a href="mailto://gpm31@aol.com">gpm31@aol.com</a>2004-11-14 07:13:45Z/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1.2.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1.2.2/mb.ashx
Good to hear from you, Gary. My main line email is maer9 at rogers dot com if you want to correspond. Nancy has been working a lot on that sector of the Splan family. My sector comes from Esther's brother, John, who married my grgrgrandmother's sister, Lucy Batten.<br><br>Maer2004-11-10 16:24:32Z/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1.2.2/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1.2/mb.ashx
I have an Esther Splan born in Canada, about 1848, married to William McGregor in 1865 in Huron County,Clinton, Ontario. Esther is the daughter of Thomas Splan and Elizabeth Westow.2004-11-10 07:37:39Zgarymcgregor12/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1.2/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1.1/mb.ashx
Ok, so she'd be the sister to my John Splan. There is another Frances (in case you don't have that) born in 1860 who is the daughter of William Splan - William is the brother of Thoimas, who is the father of Our 3 Splans. I just posted a message to Jan Francis who is researching Ann Splan, sister of Frances and John. I'll email you from my main address, but as this is a Splan forum, we should put a good amount of the details in here so others may benefit/come forward with their information. I'll send an intro email now, and more later after a little lie down. I'm not 100% today.<br>It's really good to hear from you.<br>Maer2004-05-02 20:35:43ZMaerM/surnames.splan/1.3.2.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.2/mb.ashx
Hi Nancy,<br>Hopefully you are still around. It has been more than 3 years since you posted this. I am researching these Splans, and would like to trade info. There were 2 Frances Splans. Was yours born around 1860, or 1844?<br>Maer2004-05-02 01:51:03ZMaerM/surnames.splan/1.3.2/mb.ashxRe: Splan/surnames.splan/1.4.1/mb.ashx
Actually, the name was probably Spillane - not pronounced like Mickey Spillane but Spi-lan - Splan does nto exist in Ireland. The original old version would have been O'Spillane - this line is decended from Brian Boru's brother.2003-07-26 19:44:34Zsplanman/surnames.splan/1.4.1/mb.ashxSPLAN/surnames.splan/5/mb.ashx
See Splan @<br><a href="http://www.familytreemaker.com" target="_blank">www.familytreemaker.com</a>2002-11-18 04:40:21Z/surnames.splan/5/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Thank you SO much. This is a lot more than anything I've been able to find. I really appreciate you looking this up for me!!!2002-10-28 22:49:04ZTamaraONeal71/surnames.splan/1.3.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.1.1/mb.ashx
Hi:<br><br>I do not have any information on Robert Splan but I am going to the LDS family history center next week. If you like I could look to see if there is a birth record on file.<br><br>Nancy2002-04-25 01:39:40ZNancyStass13/surnames.splan/1.3.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Hi:<br><br>I have a couple of things for you.<br><br>Ont. Marriage Registration # 004862 76<br><br>Robert Splan, bachelor, age 29 of Oil Springs<br>Birthplace: Kingston, Ont.<br>Occupation: tailor<br>Parents: Robert and Mary Jane Splan<br><br>Hellen Howey, spinster, age 23 of Oil Springs<br>Birthplace: Bosanquet, Ont.<br>Parents: Alexander and Elizabeth Howey<br><br>Witnesses: Maria H. Jury of Petrolia and Rosa A. Griffin of Seaforth<br><br>Married on Aug. 8, 1876 in Petrolia<br>Bride and groom were both Mehodists<br>Married by Rev. R. H. Waddell (license)<br><br><br>Ontario Birth Registration # 014577 80<br>Date: Feb. 8, 1880<br>Name: Robert William Splan<br>Sex: M<br>Father: Robert Splan<br>Mother: Ellen Howie<br>Profession of father: laborer<br>Residence at time of birth: Oil Springs<br>Person making the return: Robert Splan<br>Date of Registration: March 6, 1880<br>Accoucheur: none<br>Registrar: Henry Brown<br><br><br>The 1881 census lists the following:<br>Robt. Splan, Male, married, age 34, origin Irish, born in Ontario, occupation Hoop Maker, religion Methodist<br><br>Ellen Splan,female, married, age 27, origin Irish, born in Ontario, religion Methodist<br><br>Robt. James Splan, male, age 2, origin Irish, born in Ontario, religion Methodist.<br><br>FHL film 1375913 NAC C-13277<br>District 179, subDistrict E, page 12, family 54<br><br>Oil Springs, Lambton, Ontario, Canada<br><br>Hope this helps even if it is a little bit contradictory.<br><br>Nancy<br><br><br>2002-04-25 01:39:40ZNancyStass13/surnames.splan/1.3.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
You're welcome.<br><br>I noticed today on the 1881 census that there was a widowed Robert Splan in New Brunswick who's old enough to be a possibility for the senior Robert (married to Mary Jane) <br><br>Census Place: Simonds, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada<br>Source: FHL film 1375815 NAC C-13179 Dist. 25, SubDist. H Div. 2 Page 27, Family 100<br><br>Robert Splan, Male, widowed, age 55, origin Irish, birthplace New Brunswick, Religion Methodist, occupation Mill Man<br><br>Emelia Splan, female, age 25, birthplace New Brunswick, religion Methodist<br><br>Elizabeth Splan, female, age 22, birthplace New Brunswick, religion Methodist, occupation servant.<br><br>I also thought you might try the 1861 census for Kingston to see if there are any Roberts listed there. There were no other Roberts listed in 1881 anywhere in Canada.<br><br>Good luck,<br><br>Nancy<br><br><br><br>2002-04-25 01:39:40ZNancyStass13/surnames.splan/1.3.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Thanks for replying. I had the wrong email listed so I didn't know anyone replied. Did you happen to look for a birth record? Did you find anything? Anything would be greatly appreciated!!2002-04-02 22:37:53Zchrisdale75/surnames.splan/1.3.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Splan/surnames.splan/1.4/mb.ashx
My ggrandfather, Robert James Splan was born in Ontario in 1880. His father was Robert Splan (or more probably Splain or O'Splain??). My ggrandfather ended up in Utah, but I don't have anything between his birth and the 1920 Census.2002-03-13 17:14:01Zchristamara77/surnames.splan/1.4/mb.ashxRe: Splan family in Ontario/surnames.splan/1.3.1/mb.ashx
Have you happened to come across a Robert James Splan or Ellen Howie? I've looked everywhere for information, but some in my family say that Splan may have been shortened from Splain or O'Splain. All I know is that Robert James was born in Ontario in 1880, and his father is supposidly a Robert, too.2002-03-13 17:11:04Zchristamara77/surnames.splan/1.3.1/mb.ashx